DEADLINE: March 31, 2025

PH21 Gallery presents: Significant Colour – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, May 31– June 24, 2025

There are two kinds of photographs with respect to the significance of their use of colours. On the one hand, ever since colour film technology became widely available, colour has become the default in most photographic practices. That is, some photographs are in colour not because their colours bear some special significance (compared, for instance, to their possible black and white counterparts) but simply because the available film or digital technology has long made colour the common method of capturing photographic images. We may think of these photographs as colour by default. On the other hand, colours are often central to the meaning of photographs for their emphatic, symbolic, psychological, social, compositional, etc. significance. These photographs would not work in black and white the same way, or they would not work at all. That they are in colour is not merely a technological given; rather, it is an integral, formative, and significant aspect of their photographic meaning. We may think of these photographs as colour by significance. PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed Significant Colour. We are looking for submissions from all photographers who are interested in the significance of any colour in photography and would like to share their work with a wider international audience through the exposure of PH21 Gallery. The theme is broadly construed.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-colour-25

DEADLINE: April 06, 2025

NYC4PA STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree. Joyce Kilmer wrote those words in 1915. And they hold true today. Trees are all around us in cities, towns and the country. They can be a striking visual, as a standalone in a barren landscape or be part of everyday life in the yard with an old tire swing hanging from a low branch. Trees are much a part of the animal kingdom providing limbs for resting and nesting, as well as wonderful sources of food for so many species. Forests and jungles create whole environments. Trees standing alone on hillsides create lovely shadows. They can be tall and straight like a winter pine or bend and twist as they grow. The art can be found in the leaves, the branches, single trees or in groups of every size from oases to orchards.

Website: https://www.nyc4pa.com/

Prospectus: https://www.nyc4pa.com/

DEADLINE: April 07, 2025

PhotoPlace Gallery - Dreams and Imagined Realities

Dreams and Imagined Realities Deadline for submissions: Apr 7, 2025 Juror: Emma Powell Prints due: May 23, 2025 Exhibition: June 6 - June 27, 2025 Dreams offer a limitless canvas for photographers to explore inner landscapes, surreal visions, and the creative process itself. Whether emerging from the subconscious, inspired by fantasy, or rooted in personal reflection, these images possess a unique ability to transport viewers beyond reality and into the unknown. For this exhibition, we seek photographs that embody the spirit of dreaming—images that are deeply personal, ethereal, mysterious, or even unsettling. We invite work that captures the blurred line between reality and fiction, bringing forth the magic, wonder, and complexity of the mind’s eye. All photographic processes and interpretations are welcome, from surreal digital composites to dreamlike film captures and abstract experimental works. We are honored to have Emma Powell as juror for Dreams and Imagined Realities. She will select up to 35 images for exhibition in our Middlebury, Vermont gallery and another 40 images for our Online Gallery. All 75 images will be reproduced in the exhibition catalog and remain permanently on our website, and be promoted on social media with links to photographer’s URL. Submission Fee: $39 for 5 images, $6 for each additional image

Website: https://www.photoplacegallery.com/

Prospectus: https://bit.ly/PPG-DreamsImaginedRealities

DEADLINE: April 07, 2025

PH21 Gallery presents: 'The (In)Organic' @ Barcelona – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, May 5 – 14, 2025

The organic and the inorganic shape our world, forming the essence of both natural landscapes and human-made environments. Their dynamic interaction – whether in harmony or contrast – defines our visual and conceptual experiences. The (In)Organic exhibition invites photographers to explore these dualities: the natural and the artificial, the living and the inanimate, the spontaneous and the constructed. Through photography, we seek to reveal the aesthetic, symbolic, and conceptual dialogues between these realms. From the human body to vast landscapes, from architectural structures to intimate interiors and still lifes, the exhibition welcomes both representational and abstract works that challenge, redefine, and reimagine the boundaries between organic and inorganic forms. PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed The (In)Organic. We are seeking submissions from all photographers who are interested in this theme and would like to share their work with a wider international audience through the exposure of PH21 Gallery. The theme is broadly defined; we welcome submissions from all photographic genres and styles, including abstract compositions. We are interested in all possible creative interpretations of photographic genres and styles. ​ Please note that this PH21 Gallery exhibition will be presented in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in collaboration with Valid World Hall Gallery, a renowned centre for the visual arts.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-in-organic-barcelona-25

DEADLINE: April 11, 2025

Black Box Gallery - Focus: Trees and Water

A juried group photo show on trees and water at Black Box Gallery. Theme: Trees and Water. Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on Trees and Water. This exhibition will look to feature both subjects in a dynamic and diverse exhibition on contemporary photography. Trees and Water are both powerful and important subjects. Water can be an ocean, a river, a pool, a fountain, rain or mist or fog, lakes, snow and waves. And Trees can be great subjects of composition, giving the picture a strong foundation to play with the visual elements of space and time. This exhibit will look at both subjects and the powerful visual language of contemporary photographers who are exploring and documenting these exciting subjects. There is a lot of space here for magical and poetic pictures, explore your technique and ideas, the gallery looks forward to hosting a dynamic and exciting exhibition.

Website: https://blackboxgallery.com

Prospectus: https://blackboxgallery.com/Focus-Trees%20and%20Water%202025-CFE.html

DEADLINE: April 14, 2025

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum - Birds in Art 2025

The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum invites submissions to its 50th annual juried Birds in Art exhibition. Birds in Art has showcased the remarkable talents of more than 1,100 international artists since 1976 and is recognized globally as the exhibition setting the standard for avian art. Artists working in all mediums other than photography and documentary can submit original two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and time-based media artworks interpreting birds and related subject matter for jury consideration for Birds in Art 2025. Deadline to submit: April 14, 2025. Exhibition on view: September 6, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Processing fee: $60 for up to 2 entries. Prospectus info: see Prospectus link below. Contact: 715.845.7010, bia@lywam.org or 700 N. 12th St., Wausau, WI 54403-5007.

Website: https://www.lywam.org/birds-in-art/

Prospectus: https://www.lywam.org/birds-in-art/prospectus/

DEADLINE: April 14, 2025

Rochester Contemporary Art Center *FREE* International Call for Art - 6x6

Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU. Best of all, participation is free! Whether you’re an established artist or simply enjoy creating, this is your opportunity to share your unique vision in a globally celebrated exhibition! Artwork entries accepted now through April 12, 2025 Mail International Entries by April 1 / U.S. by April 14 How to Participate: - CREATE up to four 6”x6” artworks (15cm x 15cm) using any medium—just no glitter! Participating in 6x6 is absolutely free and all entries are accepted. - COMPLETE one entry form per artwork (printable forms on our site). - SHARE your art with us on social media, tagging us @RoCo137 and using #RoCo6x6. - DELIVER / MAIL your completed artwork to Rochester Contemporary Art Center. All artworks will be exhibited and for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo. Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through the end of the exhibition on July 20. Limit four artworks per school or school group (no limit for colleges). Participating in 6x6 makes an impact! Every donated artwork and its sale helps support RoCo’s mission to provide unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists. 6x6 will be on view in person and online June - July 2025!

Website: https://roco6x6.org/

Prospectus: https://roco6x6.org/6x6_entryform.pdf

DEADLINE: April 15, 2025

Colors of Humanity - "YELLOW" 2025 Call for Entry - Online Art Show

THEME- "Yellow" This primary color is often associated with happiness, spontaneity, amusement, gentleness, but also with envy, jealousy, and cowardice. In Iran it has connotations of sickness, but also wisdom. Yellow symbolizes many things and has different meanings in different cultures. We would like to see your interpretation of this color. PAY IT FORWARD- We will be donating 10% of all entry fees from this show to Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes and clothing around the world. Colors of Humanity Art Gallery is not affiliated with Soles4Souls. ELIGIBILITY- All artists 18 and over may enter. JUDGING CRITERIA- Originality, interpretation, quality, demonstration of ability, and usage of medium. JUROR- Janelle Cogan. ENTRY FEE- $20 for 1 or 2 pieces (You may enter more than once if you have additional works.) AWARDS- A Cash prize will be given to the Best of Show winner. Additionally, the Best of Show winner will be featured. His or her artwork will be on the cover of the show, and it will be largely displayed with an article about them and their work. The Best of Show winner will also receive a free one year Featured Artist Membership. Other winners will be featured and have similar recognition. All accepted works will be displayed with the artist's name, title of work, and a link back to their website, or email address if they do not have a website. SALES- All sales are commission free!

Website: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/

Prospectus: https://www.colorsofhumanityartgallery.com/Yellow-2025/Yellow-2025-Call-for-Entry-/n-G76BH2

DEADLINE: April 21, 2025

3 Square Art - COLOR 25, 8th Annual Juried International Exhibition

Dive into a Spectrum of Creativity at 3 Square Art Gallery, Fort Collins, Colorado! Are you ready to unleash a riot of colors? Welcome to COLOR 25, the year's most electrifying, anticipated exhibition where color isn't just seen—it's experienced! Imagine walking into a gallery where every shade, hue, and tint tells a story, where art doesn't just hang on the wall but leaps into your senses. This June 2025, we're celebrating color in all its glory. From splashes of paint, lines of colors, dabs of color, colored fabric, colored lights to digital canvases, COLOR 25 invites you to get creative and immerse yourself in an unparalleled journey of color vibrancy. Color is the heartbeat of art. It's where the art theory begins, with the color wheel spinning into primary and secondary colors, creating a dance of light and shadow. We pay homage to the legends like Mark Rothko, Joan Miró, and Helen Frankenthaler, whose explorations in Color Field painting revolutionized how we perceive art. Now, it's your turn to push the boundaries even further! COLOR 25 is your stage to showcase how color can redefine art, become a language of its own, and evoke a playground of emotions, ideas, and interpretations. Join this vibrant community, where color knows no limits, and your art could be the next to dazzle, inspire, or provoke thought. Don't miss your chance to be part of this colorful revolution! Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery. $1000 in cash awards.

Website: https://www.3squareart.com

Prospectus: https://www.3squareart.com/list-of-calls-for-entry/color-25

DEADLINE: April 25, 2025

Creative Quarterly Call for Entries - CQ80 International Awards Show

Spring is in the air. Enter now to have an opportunity to have your work showcased in in our new year-end printed 2025 Annual. The Annual will be packed with outstanding examples of the best of graphic design, illustration, photography and fine art from artists, designers and photographers across the globe. And you’ll be a part of our winner’s online gallery we promote through social media. We’re a tough show to enter, so only select your very best work. And maybe you'll have a new spring in your step.

Website: https://www.cqjournal.com

Prospectus: https://www.cqjournal.com/callforentries/call-for-entries-80

DEADLINE: April 28, 2025

PH21 Gallery presents: Out of the ordinary – A Curated International Photography Exhibition, June 28 – July 22, 2025

Out of the ordinary is often characterised as strange, unusual, odd, peculiar, bizarre, uncanny, weird, mysterious, or even surreal. Subjects, scenes, themes, perspectives, compositions, portrayed events, visual experiences, and imaginative narratives may all deviate from the ordinary. Photographers often step into the realm of the extraordinary through the lens of their camera, embracing the unconventional, where the peculiar dances with the mysterious, and the odd intertwines with the surreal. They explore the realms of strange, unusual, and uncanny. Some venture into the world of traditional straight photography, where authenticity captures the essence of the outlandish. Others delve into staged photography, where each frame unfolds a narrative beyond the ordinary, or embrace the art of photomontage, seamlessly blending disparate elements to craft a visual tapestry of uniqueness. AI-generated photo-based images offer a digital canvas to manifest the bizarre and create a fusion of reality and imagination. This exhibition celebrates the diversity of perspectives that redefine the ordinary and elevate the extraordinary. The photographer’s lens is the gateway to a realm where the peculiar becomes art, the bizarre transforms into beauty, and the unconventional takes centre stage. PH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a group exhibition themed Out of the ordinary. We welcome submissions from all photographers interested in this subject.

Website: https://www.ph21gallery.com

Prospectus: https://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-outoftheordinary-25

DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

The Homiens Art Prize

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize that is valued at $24,000 annually and is open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, and completion dates are eligible. We're excited to welcome artworks of all dimensions, on any theme. 6 Winning artists are exhibited by Homiens, each receive an unrestricted cash award of $500, may participate in an optional interview, and may request a letter of recommendation from our Jurors. 12 additional Finalists per round also exhibit with Homiens. Up to 200 artists are Highly Commended and celebrated across our media. All entrants are considered for exhibition and may apply to participate in our competitive, merit-based Meet the Artists initiative, or to become a Homiens Featured Artist. Entry fee: $30. Entries close 11:59 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Website: https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize/

Prospectus: https://homiens.com/homiens-art-prize/

DEADLINE: April 30, 2025

SlowArt Productions / Limner Gallery - Digital Art, Assemblage and Collage

This exhibition will focus on the various forms of digital art, collage and 3D assemblage. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from June 19 - July 12, 2025. Entry is open to all forms of digital art, collage, assemblages and combinations thereof. Traditional hand cut paper, digital and combined media collage are all acceptable.

Website: http://www.slowart.com/limner/

Prospectus: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/digital_paper.htm

DEADLINE: May 13, 2025

The Hopper Prize - $3,500 & $1,000 Artist Grants - Spring 2025

The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for our Spring 2025 artist grants. We are offering grants in the amount of $3,500 (2 available) and $1,000 (4 available) to artists & photographers worldwide working in all media. In total, 6 artists will receive unrestricted cash grants totaling $11,000. Our open call provides you with a direct path to get your work in front of an international community of curators, artists, gallerists, and arts administrators. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist. Additional exposure is available via our online Journal as well as our Instagram feed, currently reaching an audience over 150k. Deadline: May 13, 2025 Explore the past winners archive and submit your work at https://hopperprize.org

Website: https://hopperprize.org

Prospectus: https://hopperprize.org

DEADLINE: June 12, 2025

Call For Entries: 18th International ARC Salon Competition

When talking about competitions dedicated to 21st Century Realism, the Art Renewal Center’s International ARC Salon® is the largest in the world, receiving over 5,000 entries from 87 countries last competition. It is no wonder why artists are entering. With over $130,000 in cash awards and international recognition through the ARC website which receives over 2,000,000 visitors annually, the ARC Salon also offers career changing opportunities through partnerships with prestigious magazines, museums, galleries and more. Don’t miss your chance to compete! Categories include: Figurative, Portraiture, Imaginative Realism, Drawing, Landscape, Still Life, Plein Air Painting, Fully From Life, Sculpture, Animals, and a special category for teens.

Website: https://artrenewal.org/

Prospectus: https://www.artrenewal.org/arc-salon-application#/

DEADLINE: June 23, 2025

LH Horton Jr Gallery - Visions In Clay

Horton Art Gallery is located on the campus of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. Visions In Clay was founded by the San Joaquin Potters Guild in 2002, and presented by the Horton Art Gallery since 2010. Visions In Clay is one of the largest ceramic exhibitions in Northern California. Exhibition Juror: Nancy M. Servis - Ceramic artist, curator, author, educator. Gallery Exhibition: August 28 – September 25, 2025 (as well as an exhibition website with individual webpages for exhibiting artists). Gallery Awards: $800 | $600 | $400; San Joaquin Potters Guild Founders Award: $300; Regional Artist Award: Ceramic Demonstration Workshop for Delta College Students ~ $800. Eligibility: 1. Entry is open to artists residing in the U.S. 2. Ceramic works of any thematic and stylistic presentation are accepted for entry. Clay must be the primary medium. 3. Artwork that has been previously exhibited at the Horton Art Gallery is not eligible for entry. 4. Artwork may not exceed 4ft. in any dimension. 5. Online Entry Fee: $30 1-3 Entries / $45 4-6 Entries. 6. Selection Announcement by July 14, 2025.

Website: https://gallery.deltacollege.edu

Prospectus: https://www.deltacollege.edu/student-life/delta-center-arts/lh-horton-jr-gallery/call-entries/visions-clay-call-entries

DEADLINE: June 28, 2025

The Holy Art Gallery - Amsterdam Open Art

Our Amsterdam event is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your art to the world. Our annual event offers discounted rates for artists to showcase their work.. This is a unique chance to have your art seen by people from around the world! We’re inviting artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming exhibition in Amsterdam! This is your chance to showcase your art in a prime space with high foot traffic and a vibrant atmosphere.

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/amsterdam-open-art

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/amsterdam-open-art

DEADLINE: June 30, 2025

SlowArt Productions / Limner Gallery - Surreal Visions: Call for Entries

Surreal Visions is a thematic exhibition open to all interpretations of the concept, Surreal Visions. Open to all media and styles of surreal, visionary and fantastic art. 72" maximum dimension. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, September 5 - 28, 2024.

Website: http://www.slowart.com/

Prospectus: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/surreal.htm

DEADLINE: July 01, 2025

2026 Embracing Our Differences International Art Exhibition

Seeking submissions for a juried exhibition based on the theme “embracing our differences.” On display mid-January through mid-April 2026 in two outdoor parks in Florida. Open to all ages.

Website: https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art-2026-exhibition/

Prospectus: https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art-2026-exhibition/

DEADLINE: July 17, 2025

Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2025

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 8th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. It includes all static mediums: Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles from realism and hyperrealism, to pop surrealism and lowbrow. There are six award categories you can enter: Photography, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art, and the Emerging Artist award. All Finalists will also have the chance to win the People's Choice award, as voted for by the public. With a prize pool of over USD$70,000 in cash and prizes to be won, The Prize seeks to inspire creatives from around the world to pursue a life and career in the arts, and to help careers grow through funding and increased exposure of their work to galleries, collectors and media globally.

Website: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art/

Prospectus: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art/enter-beautiful-bizarre-art-prize/?v=0b3b97fa6688

DEADLINE: July 31, 2025

SlowArt Productions / Limner Gallery - A Show of Heads: Call For Entries

A SHOW OF HEADS is a thematic group exhibition of work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery, October 9 - November 1, 2025 and is open for entry to all artists working in any media.

Website: http://www.slowart.com/

Prospectus: http://www.slowart.com/prospectus/head.htm

DEADLINE: December 01, 2025

Melbourne Open Art

We’re inviting artists from around the world to submit their work for our upcoming exhibition in Melbourne! This is your chance to showcase your art in a vibrant gallery space in the heart of the city. THEME: OPEN. We welcome work in any medium—painting, photography, printmaking, video art, film, installation, sculpture, mixed media, poetry, illustration, and beyond. If it’s creative, we want to see it! Exhibition Dates: 12th – 15th December 2025. Location: 362 Little Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia. ✨ WHY APPLY? - Global Exposure – Showcase your work to a diverse audience. - All Mediums Welcome – No limits on creativity. - Free to Submit – No application fee!

Website: https://www.theholyart.com/melbourne-open-art

Prospectus: https://www.theholyart.com/melbourne-open-art

DEADLINE: March 01, 2026

Aion Laboratory - 1st Aion Digital Art Prize

Aion Laboratory is a dedicated division of Ise-Shima Art Company, established with the mission of advancing and promoting digital art. Through innovative initiatives and support for creators, Aion Laboratory aims to foster the growth of digital artistic expression and its appreciation worldwide. We are organizing the digital art competition to showcase the fusion of artistic creativity and technology, providing a platform for innovative expressions in the digital realm. The competition embraces a broad definition of digital art, welcoming submissions across all forms of digital creation. This includes but is not limited to: • Computer Art: Works created entirely or in part using computer-generated imagery or algorithms. • Electronic Art: Artworks utilizing electronic technologies, such as digital installations or interactive systems. • Multimedia Art: Creations that integrate multiple digital media, such as text, images, audio, and video, into a cohesive artistic expression. • New Media Art: Innovative works that explore emerging technologies, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, or artificial intelligence.

Website: https://www.aionlabo.com/

Prospectus: https://www.aionlabo.com/blank-2